The data behind this year’s É«ºÐÖ±²¥ World University Rankings show the gathering strength of Asian institutions, as Europe begins to falter and margins between those in the top tier shrink further
Revisions to the World University Rankings methodology metrics for the 2028 edition will include a cap on self-citations and an adjustment in the research quality metrics, to keep the rankings robust and secure from manipulation
Chinese universities go from strength to strength, but will need to bolster their international outlook if they are to reach the top – and the policy signals are mixed on this front
The 2027 edition of the rankings still has an exclusively US and UK top 10 but Asia is rising again, as universities across the world face funding and AI challenges
The success of the West’s oldest university is down to its ability to adapt to the challenges of each era and a strong relationship with its city, Giovanni Molari tells Seher Asaf
Resource-rich countries chasing elite status will not enjoy full pay-off from their lavish research investments unless teaching is properly funded, argue Tabassam Yasmeen and M. Imran Khan
The Times Higher Education World University Rankings measure research-intensive universities across all their core missions. Here we explain how we arrive at the results for the global rankings
Defining domestic quality on our own terms would incentivise investment in local labs, affordable tuition and community-facing projects, says Nahid Neazy
What do the 2026 Sustainability Impact Ratings tell us about the countries and regions whose universities are prioritising work towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals?
Manchester knocks WSU off top spot, while lower income countries like Malaysia narrow the gap with wealthier competitors in tables showing best universities for sustainability, writes Patrick Jack
Improving sustainability and resilience can be a way of life for a higher education institution, writes Western Sydney University vice-chancellor George Williams
The Sustainable Development Goals – and independent assessments based on them – help guide the University of Manchester towards its ‘north star’, writes vice-chancellor Duncan Ivison
When whole campus communities are displaced and war continues, sustainability becomes an endurance test that can help an institution rediscover its true mission, writes Mykola Trofymenko
From beach clean-ups to integrating greener practices in curricula and institutions, student participation is key if we want young people to drive Africa’s future sustainability, say Belinda Mensah and Divine Edem Kwadzodeh
The Sustainability Impact Network is a community of more than 1,600 universities from 116 countries dedicated to improving and amplifying the role that universities play in the global race for sustainable practices
The global Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ratings measure universities’ success in delivering the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. Here, we explain how we arrive at the results for the impact ratings
China’s ongoing strength means small gains for countries like Japan and South Korea are not enough for them to remain competitive. Meanwhile, Malaysia proves it’s one to watch. Tash Mosheim reports
A new entry-level subscription to DataPoints will enable more universities to unlock actionable, data-driven insights from the rankings, says Phil Baty
As they respond to global challenges including climate change and food security, universities are driving progress across the Arab region, writes Ellie Bothwell
The World University Rankings performance indicators are the heart of the Latin America University Rankings but we make some adjustments to take account of the region’s unique characteristics
The Interdisciplinary Science Rankings measure global universities’ contributions and commitment to interdisciplinary science. Here, we explain how we arrived at the results
A careful approach is required to rank the Arab World’s universities fairly. We adjust our World University Rankings methodology to take into account the region’s distinctive characteristics
Without bespoke research funding it is harder than ever for research universities to collaborate with those in low-income countries. Jack Grove hears from two institutions that have fought to make these partnerships work
A year after joining the ‘MIT of the Middle East’, the former King’s College London president reflects on the need for scholars to align their research with national priorities and the joys of leading a ‘city community of scholars’
Two universities that have high shares of students taking internships explain how they prioritise sustainability while improving graduate employability
